China further opens up financial market with 10 foreign firms approved for underwriting

China’s National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors (NAFMII) said on Tuesday that 10 more foreign-funded institutions have been approved as lead underwriters or underwriters of debt financing instruments for non-financial enterprises, in a major step for financial opening.  Also on Tuesday, the Shanghai branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) announced the […]

Seeking to hold back China, US doubles down on ‘absurd’ Africa strategy

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a week-long trip to the west coast of Africa on January 22, while just four days prior, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his annual New Year's first visit to Africa. It is worth noting the self-contradicting attitude of the West, represented by the US, toward China-Africa […]

China delivers first floating LNG storage, regasification unit to Cyprus

China delivered the country’s first floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) vessel for liquefied natural gas (LNG) on Tuesday, according to China Ship News. The vessel will serve China-EU energy cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative in Cyprus, marking another breakthrough for China’s shipbuilding industry. The vessel was built by COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry […]

Can budget deficit and coming elections in US contribute to mitigation in Ukraine?

As a result of their economic shocks and social and political unrest, the US and the EU have drastically reduced financial support for Ukraine. Washington and Brussels fearlessly restate their commitments to Kiev and declare belief in the earliest possible victory over Russia, despite the obvious circumstances. Moscow calls for negotiations, but the fundamental objectives […]

Exclusive: Mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and core interests is key to steady China-Belgium relations: Chinese ambassador

Even if there are differences between China and Belgium, as long as the two sides mutually respect each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity and core interests, they can overcome differences and engage in effective cooperation, which is the key principle underpinning the sound and steady development of China-Belgium relations, Chinese Ambassador to Belgium Cao Zhongming told […]

Officials, experts refute Western media's slander concerning successful District Council Election in Hong Kong

Central government authorities extended warm congratulations on Monday to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for the successful completion of the 7th District Council (DC) Election, another important milestone unveiling a new chapter for local governance. While the city has been immersed in a joyful sentiment of moving forward, in a sharp contrast to […]

COP28 witnesses power of China's new energy industry

The UN COP28 climate summit concluded in Dubai, UAE on Wednesday. At the conference, China's new energy industry and its contributions to aiding energy transformation globally were showcased, reflecting China's commitment to low-carbon development and achieving its dual carbon goals. COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber announced on Wednesday that parties to the UN climate summit […]

GT on the spot: Xinjiang's youth football aspirations on the rise

Xinjiang is home to many football enthusiasts. In Artux City, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, people take pride in the strong football atmosphere and the support of the solid grassroots in the area. GT reporters again traveled to the region. In this second installment of a series of articles, GT tells character stories based […]

China wins over Japan for championship in Universiade women's basketball final

Team China won the championship in the women's basketball match of the 31st FISU World University Games in Chengdu after defeating the Japanese team in a thrilling final game on Saturday evening.Witnessed by the full capacity of 18,000 enthusiastic spectators at the Fenghuangshan Sports Park Gymnasium, China finally defeated Japan 99-91 in a super fierce […]

Chinese players claim team golds

Table tennis was among the major highlights of the third matchday of the 19th Hangzhou Asian Games, with the uplifted home audience witnessing both China's men's and women's team win their events. The highly anticipated finals of the women's and men's team gold medal ties delivered two thrilling clashes at the world-class level. In the […]